In Honor of Martin Luther King Jr and Mahatma Gandhi

Practice non-violence: an exercise in mindfulness

The mind is formed and altered by repeated experiences and practices.  Making peace a reality requires regular reinforcement of the attitudes and principles of non-violence in all human relationships, beginning with ones' own self.  Reactivity to insecurity fears begets both violence and submission.  Compassionate, non-judgmental awareness of the fearful stories and beliefs that we each create, maintain, and project is the first step in their dissolution. 

Meet fear with the power of Love

So long as non-violence is falsely perceived as weakness leaders will avoid adopting its principles and practices.  And yet some of the greatest modern leaders such as King, Gandhi, or Mandela emanated unstoppable strength.